Jaguars Announce Bad News Before Facing Raiders in Week 9
The Las Vegas Raiders‘ offense and defense won’t have to worry about facing the Jacksonville Jaguars‘ two-way star Travis Hunter in their Week 9 game at Allegiant Stadium.
Jacksonville finds itself in the middle of the AFC playoff picture, but its chances of reaching the postseason have taken a hit. Head coach Liam Coen told reporters on October 31 that Hunter sustained a non-contact knee injury during practice on October 30 and will
“He will miss at least four games,” Coen said (h/t Pro Football Talk). “We’re currently assessing the injury just to determine the best course of action moving forward for Travis and the team.
“We’re still assessing,” Coen said. “We haven’t gotten all of the information. This just kind of got going last night when we got some information. So, we’re still waiting on further information to be able to determine how long it will be.”
Raiders Won’t Face a Confident Travis Hunter
Las Vegas had to prepare to face a Jaguars star who was beginning to find his groove in the NFL. Hunter is off to a strong start in his rookie season, making plays on both sides of the ball. He’s recorded 28 catches for 298 yards and a touchdown while adding 15 tackles and three passes defended on defense.
He’s been heavily involved, appearing in 67 percent of the offensive snaps, 35 percent on defense, and a small share on special teams. His best game so far came before the team’s bye week, when he caught eight passes
“Yeah, it’s definitely not ideal timing — not that any injury is ideal timing,” Coen added. “But
“You just feel bad for the guy, for the kid, for our team, for everything,” Coen added. “But he’s in good spirits right now. And a minor setback for a major comeback. That’s just the way it’s got to be.”
Raiders Were Ready to Face Travis Hunter
Before the news of Hunter’s injury, the Raiders were more than ready to account for him on offense and defense. This week, head coach Pete Carroll shared his thoughts on facing Hunter.
“He’s not just a good fast kid that can play ball,” Carroll said on a recent episode of “1 on 1.” “He’s got great instincts. That’s why he could play on both sides of the football. I
“That’s the kind of guy who has the savvy and awareness that make him unique and special, and why they went so hard after getting him. He’s the centerpiece of their offense and, in particular, defense. Maybe they’re cutting back a little on that, but offensively, he did really well last week. He’s not just a catch guy; he’s a catch-and-run guy, and he blocks, too. He’s got a good mentality about him.”
Broncos LB Dre Greenlaw Gets Honest After Polarizing Decision
Dre Greenlaw is set to return to the field for the Denver Broncos in Week 9 against the Houston Texans, and the veteran linebacker spoke candidly about his absence in Week 8 against the
Greenlaw served a one-game suspension for using what the league called “abusive language” towards official Brad Allen in Week 7, when the Broncos beat the New York Giants
Greenlaw is ready to show why the Broncos targeted him in free agency.
Dre Greenlaw Ready to Prove Broncos Right
Greenlaw met with the media on Thursday for the first time since the NFL upheld his suspension, which came without pay.
Despite his appeal, Greenlaw put the onus on himself to avoid situations that harm the team.
“I just shouldn’t have put my teammates and the team in that position. That was just a emotional game. First game back, just turnt. And so, yeah,” Greenlaw told reporters
Greenlaw said “it felt good” making his debut in Week 7 after suffering a quad injury, which delayed his return to the field for the first time since Week 16 of the 2024 season with the
“The defense is already a really, really good defense,’’ Greenlaw said, per The Denver Gazette’s Chris Thomasson. “We got top-notch guys from the back end to the front end. So the sky is the limit for what we have done and what we still got to do. We still got plenty more out there. … For me, it’s not about me coming in and trying to do more, be more or anything; it’s just about me going out there and being myself. That’s why they brought me here.”
Dre Greenlaw Left In Dark Over Suspension Trigger
Greenlaw, who inked a three-year, $31.5 million contract with the Broncos in free agency this past offseason, said the league did not specify which part of what he said triggered the suspension.
“They just re-showed clips or whatever,” Greenlaw said. “They’re going to make their decision, and all you can do is just do what they tell you.”
The NFL executive vice president,
“People say, ‘Well, what did he say?’ I think we should ask Dre that. Maybe he shared with his coach what was actually shared. But there’s just no place in the game to run an official down after a game to share your feelings,” Vincent told Mike Florio on “
Broncos head coach Sean Payton pointed to past precedent, saying such interactions typically result in fines during his media availability
Vincent acknowledged the NFL made an example out of Greenlaw.
Dre Greenlaw Could Stay on Snap Count
GettyDenver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph gets to work with a re-tooled secondary in 2025.
Greenlaw said that he can “go all day” on Sunday, which would be a big boost for a Broncos defense that will be without All-Pro cornerback Pat Surtain II for several weeks due to a strained pectoral muscle.
However, the Broncos eased Greenlaw back into the lineup in his return, and they could continue with that plan in Week 9.
Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph praised Greenlaw, but offered a reality check.
“Mentally, he’s been awesome. He’s been locked in. He’s been studying. Even when he wasn’t practicing, he’s taking the walkthrough reps. He’s taking every walkthrough rep. So, mentally, he’s fine. Physically, obviously, he needs more reps to kind of get his football air. And he was a little tired Week [8], but um it’s good having him back. Again, you having your best players back is always a good thing,”
“He’s back on his schedule to kind of just keep moving forward, and playing good football, and keep practicing, and keep growing as a player. And to have a chance to play back-to-back weeks is going to be key for Dre, and that’s the goal.”
